Care Instructions

Every piece of Darkblack jewellery is handmade so it needs to be looked after carefully. Following are instructions on how to make your jewellery last a lifetime...

Always protect your jewellery from sharp blows, scratching, chemicals, sunlight and heat/cold. Store your jewellery in a soft lined box or pouch.Try to keep pieces apart so they don't rub together.

• Clean your jewellery regularly, using a professional jewellery cleaning product. Always read the manufacturers instructions.

• Never go swimming wearing your jewellery, chlorine in swimming pools can cause damage to all metals and will erode gold jewellery.

• Avoid wearing while cleaning, gardening or performing sports activities.

• Be aware of tarnish which may occur as a result of oxidation, caused by the interaction of silver or gold plated jewellery with certain elements such as oxygen or sulphur as well as with certain acids.

STERLING SILVER

Keep silver jewellery away from harsh chemicals like household cleaning fluids as they create abrasions and reduce the lustre of the metal. Cleaning silver jewellery is best done with a professional jewellery cleaning product. Thoroughly dry your silver jewellery after exposure to water.

GOLD 

Keep gold jewellery away from harsh chemicals like household cleaning fluids as they create abrasions and reduce the lustre of the metal. Cleaning silver jewellery is best done with warm water and detergent free soap. Thoroughly dry your jewellery after exposure to water.